Grant Philip was introduced to mouth painting by fellow MFPA artist Grant Sharman — a connection that would shape the rest of his creative life. A New Zealander who became tetraplegic after a diving accident in 1989, Grant brought to his art the same quiet determination that had already earned him the Queen's Scout Award, the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, and international representation in target shooting. He was later awarded a Student Scholarship with the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, and his work reflects a broad curiosity about the world he continues to explore from his studio.
This painting captures a teal Kombi parked at the coast, a longboard leaning against its side, the ocean stretching out behind — the kind of scene that makes you want to slow down. Printed edge-to-edge across a soft neoprene stubby holder, it's a small object with a lot of personality. Keeps your drink cold, fits in a back pocket, and tends to attract comment at the right kind of gathering. Every purchase directly supports Grant and the MFPA's mission of financial independence for disabled artists worldwide.